Pheidole Pallidula || Colony

Name: Pheidole Pallidula || Colony
Brand: Antmaster
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Colony of Pheidole pallidula

Are you looking to purchase a pre-formed, actively growing Pheidole pallidula colony ? This young colony includes a fertilized queen , between 20 and 50 active workers (minors and possibly some majors), and rears in different stages: eggs, larvae, and pupae. It's an ideal option for those seeking a dynamic, prolific, and easy-to-maintain species.

What's included?

1 fertilized queen of Pheidole pallidula
Between 20 and 50 live workers
Breeding in progress: eggs, larvae and pupae
Shipped in a test tube with water and cotton, ready to connect to an anthill or foraging box.

Characteristics of Pheidole pallidula

Small, active, and rapidly developing ant
Polymorphic: small workers (minors) and large-headed soldiers (majors)
Very common in the Mediterranean basin
Cloister foundation overcome: colony now established
Queen with a life expectancy of up to 15 years

Advantages of this colony

Rapid and continuous growth with proper care
Perfect for observing the behavior of different castes
It adapts very well to small or modular anthills.
Low feeding and maintenance requirements

Basic care

Recommended temperature: 22–28°C
Varied diet: proteins (frozen/recently shipped insects) and sugars (honey water or gels)
Water always available
Good ventilation to avoid condensation

Shipment

The cologne is shipped in a test tube with a hydration system, adequate ventilation, and impact protection. Secure packaging adapted to the seasonal temperature ensures optimal arrival.

Buy your Pheidole pallidula colony of 20–50 workers and enjoy a fascinating, highly active species with great growth potential. Ideal for hobbyists, educational projects, or exhibitions.

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Pheidole pallidula — Guía Completa de Cuidados

La Pheidole pallidula es una de las especies más comunes en el sur de Europa y zonas mediterráneas, fácilmente reconocible por su marcado dimorfismo entre obreras y soldados. Es una especie activa, de crecimiento rápido y con gran capacidad de adaptación a entornos artificiales.

Destacan por formar colonias con cientos de obreras en pocos meses. Las obreras menores realizan la mayor parte del trabajo, mientras que las major o soldados actúan como defensa y apoyo en tareas de manipulación de alimento. Su cría es sencilla y su tamaño reducido permite mantenerlas en espacios pequeños sin complicaciones.

Parámetros de cría recomendados

Temperatura ideal: 22–28°C (toleran bien hasta los 30°C)
Hibernación: Opcional. Se recomienda un periodo de inactividad a 15 °C durante 1–2 meses
Humedad: Media-alta. Evita la deshidratación, sobre todo en etapas jóvenes
Dieta: Insectos (tenebrios, gammarus, drosophila) y azúcares diluidos en agua (miel, aguamiel, néctar)
Hábitat inicial: Tubo de ensayo o reinero starter
Dificultad: Fácil, adecuada para criadores principiantes o intermedios

Consejos de cuidado

Evita exponerlas a vibraciones constantes o luz directa prolongada, ya que son sensibles al estrés.
Retira los restos de alimento proteico en menos de 24 h para evitar moho y ácaros.
Los soldados aparecerán cuando la colonia supere las 30–50 obreras; no fuerces este proceso.
Utiliza bebederos pequeños o algodones empapados para mantener una hidratación constante sin inundaciones.
Prefieren espacios cerrados y oscuros, por lo que es recomendable cubrir el hormiguero con tapa de oscuridad total.

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Questions about Pheidolle Pallidula

The first soldiers usually appear when the colony exceeds 30–50 workers. This is not a fixed indicator, as it depends on the queen's genetics and environmental conditions, such as temperature, protein availability, and space.

Hibernation isn't mandatory, but it can benefit the colony's natural cycle. If you choose to do so, keep them at around 14–16°C (57–61°F) for 1–2 months. If you keep them active year-round, be sure to provide rest with less food and less light.

Use sponge or plaster humidity systems and place them in a draft-free location. A thermohygrometer will allow you to adjust the conditions if necessary.

Isolate them, clean the nest, and reduce humidity. Use CO₂ baths if the problem is severe or move the colony to a new, infestation-free nest.

Their diet should be rich in animal protein (dinebrios, gammarus, drosophila) and supplemented with diluted sugars (honey, mead, or commercial nectars). They don't require seeds like other species, although they can chew dry remains.

It's fast. From the founding queen to a colony with hundreds of workers, it can take anywhere from three to six months, depending on conditions.

When the chambers are full or you notice overcrowding. Also, if you notice excessive accumulation of brood or ants.

Yes. Some are resting, on internal duties, or simply inactive for a while. Just be concerned if most of them aren't moving or there are a lot of deaths.

Not recommended. Colonies are territorial and are likely to fight, even if they are of the same species.